British Medical Journal (BMJ)
"hard-hitting... systematically exposes how patents enabled Western pharma corporations to increase their profits while millions of people in the developing world lost their lives." "A must see for the medical community, especially in India."
Helen Earnshaw, Female First
"If there is one documentary that you watch at the beginning of 2013 then make sure that it is Fire in the Blood [...] incredibly captivating" "This is such a wonderful movie from start to finish... an incredibly moving documentary that will hook you from the opening scenes to the closing credits."
Tim Brandon, Mild Concern
“a roaring success... Engrossing and important Fire in the Blood needs to be seen by as many people as possible -- ★★★★★ (5 stars)”
Siji Jabbar,This is Africa
“when filmmaker Dylan Gray says Fire in the Blood is about one of the greatest crimes in human history, it's hard to disagree. [...] I promise you, this documentary will make you really, really angry, but it'll also give you hope [...] The facts of the story are astonishing, and the documentary is intelligent and thought-provoking”
Jeremy Aspinall, BBC Radio Times
"incisive and damning... the film is utterly absorbing and impossible to forget -- ★★★★ (4 stars)"
David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter
"indispensable viewing... extremely moving... a powerful documentary that demands to be seen by as wide an audience as possible" "This is a shocking account of international trade terrorism sanctioned by Western governments."
Mark Adams, Screen International
"Fire in the Blood quite simply makes for stark, sobering, moving and ultimately shocking viewing." "Dylan Mohan Gray's impressive film... hits all the right notes - intellectually and emotionally"
Edward Porter, The Sunday Times
"authoritative... the film makes a damning case -- ★★★★ (4 stars)"
Guy Lodge, Variety
"[This] impassioned, persuasive film won't have trouble spreading its essential message across the fest circuit and beyond... rivetingly researched [and] with wholly universal appeal"
Rosalie Tostevin, The Guardian
"hard hitting... enlightening... essential"
John Pilger
"Fire in the Blood is one of the most powerful, important and humane documentaries I have ever seen. It's the story of ordinary people standing up to unaccountable power. The struggle to save millions from the ravages of untreated HIV is revealed as a struggle against the new lords of the world, transnational corporations, their greed and lies. Genuine hope is rare these days -- you'll find it in this film."
David Parkinson, Empire
"A film to provoke fury... it's the arrogance and greed of the drug tycoons that leaves a lingering impression, as they conspired to allow ten million to die simply so that they could maximise their profits -- ★★★★ (4 stars)"
The Herald (Scotland)
“Gray's justifiably hard-hitting documentary unscrews the cap on a very modern scandal -- ★★★★ (4 stars)”
Daphne Howland, The Village Voice and LA Weekly
"exquisite and unsparing... Fire in the Blood is artful in nearly every frame, perhaps so we don't avert our eyes."
Pearse Connery, Hi! Magazine
“The fact that the press screening ended with a standing ovation is a testament to the effect it had on us as an audience. [...] a masterpiece of documentary film-making -- ★★★★★ (5 stars)”
Stephanie Bartlett, The Lancet
"a powerful exposé… a David versus Goliath tale of how an unlikely coalition of people worldwide joined forces to fight against the patent monopolies of the world's biggest pharmaceutical conglomerates"
Donald Clarke, The Irish Times
“makes its case with cold, irrefutable logic...only an unthinking monster could leave the cinema unmoved and unenlightened -- ★★★★ (4 stars)”
Geeta Anand, The Wall Street Journal
"hard-hitting... powerfully cinematic... a story vitally important for the world to remember -- and learn from."
Zoe Ball, BBC Radio
"Brilliant... a real-life David and Goliath story... an amazing documentary and a story that really needed to be told"
Samira Ahmed, BBC World "The Strand"
“extraordinary... a documentary that’s made like a crime thriller” "Fire in the Blood is in the great tradition of powerful documentary films that challenge globalised corporate culture"
London City Nights
“Fire in the Blood is one of the clearest political arguments I've seen in a long time, but thankfully it works as a piece of cinema too. … beautiful... ★★★★★ (5 stars)”
Philip French, The Observer/The Guardian
"quietly devastating... a testament to human decency and a damning indictment of laissez-faire capitalism."
Benedict Lam, The Pharmaceutical Journal/Royal Pharmaceutical Society
"Be prepared to be sad, angry and even outraged when you see this film... I could not help but feel my blood boil by the end of it."
Miriam Bale, The New York Times
"Moving documentary on an urgent and shameful subject"
Tom Roston, PBS Doc Soup
"the one film that I'd put to the top of your must-see list is Fire in the Blood... you will be moved and enraged... a beautiful film to watch."
Allan Hunter, Daily Express
“WHY are tales of corporate greed still so surprising? We should know better by now but Fire In The Blood still has the power to shock and outrage. -- ★★★★ (4 stars)”
Andrew Schenker, Timeout New York
"Fiercely committed... The film strikes the right balance of outrage, hopefulness and despair, compellingly arguing the case that a profit-driven, racially motivated collusion exists between Big Pharma and the U.S. government. [...] An imperative exposé."
Andrew O'Hehir, Salon
"PICK OF THE WEEK -- A devastating new film explores the lies, greed and indifference that killed millions in Africa" "Essential... shattering... eye-opening and often chilling"
Virgin Media
"a truly shocking documentary... powerful... demands the attention from as many people as possible"
Ashley Clark, Sight Sound
“an impassioned and informative account... likely to provoke a substantial reaction in anyone who sees it... it's not just a success, but a stirring tribute to the countless people who have lost their lives when such a fate was avoidable."
Exposed Magazine
"I could write a thousand words about the plot, detailing every interview; however the strength of the film is the experience of it. [...] This is documentary film making as it is supposed to be done."
Neil White, Every Film
“fascinating yet frightening... I defy anyone who watches it not to be touched by the power of the human spirit -- 9/10”
Steve Clarke, Flush Magazine
“a phenomenally fascinating tale... The documentary is a credit to everyone involved on any level.. it’s about all of us, everywhere, now. -- 10/10”
Vicky Hinault, Movie Emporium
"an astounding documentary … the presentation of the horrific abuse of power at the cost of human life is truly brilliant. … Moving and unrelenting, Fire in the Blood offers an engaging and inspiring tale that will shock, stun and at times warm your heart."
Shortlist
"affecting, controversial subject matter... shocking, informative and moving"
Oliver Charles, Front Row Reviews
“so important and so powerful that you forget for a moment that you are watching this on your screen… affecting on so many levels… beautifully compiled... the audience [is] gripped from the opening minutes until the very end. -- ★★★★ (4 stars)”
Trevor Johnston, Timeout
“as a study in human greed this is shocking... it never loses sight of the individual suffering and courage which makes the story so significant.”
Tim Isaac, Movie Muser
“bound to promote fury among many viewers who'll barely be able to believe the story” “A powerful look at a terrible injustice -- ★★★★ (4 stars)”
Rochelle Burgess, Global Policy
"powerful... unsettling... emotionally charged"
Mark Bell, Film Threat
"an emotional rollercoaster... there are moments of great triumph, humanity, hope, sadness, disgust and disbelief. There are very real heroes and villains. [...] Watch the film if and when you can -- ★★★★1/2 (4.5 stars out of 5)"
Kate Muir, The Times
"A shocking documentary about how big Western pharmaceutical companies blocked access to low-cost anti-AIDS drugs, causing a holocaust of 10 million deaths. Desmond Tutu, Bill Clinton and many brave activists speak out... CRITIC'S CHOICE -- ★★★★ (4 stars)"
Ray Thompson, Best for Film
"I rarely weep at the cinema... but I did last night. [...] The courage and determination of those who reacted with their human moral impulse in a situation where others seemed to be able to disable theirs was presented by Dylan Mohan Gray in a way that rejected sentimentalism in favour of the simplicity of normal human emotion. I’m very grateful to have seen this important film and hope that many others will do so." ★★★★★ (5 stars)
Ivan Radford, I-Flicks
“it shocks, it informs, it provokes and it grips... Fire in the Blood burrows deep – and sets your blood boiling. Go see it -- ★★★★ (4 stars)